Agri-Fab 45-0418 Owner's manual

Brand: Agri-Fab

Model: 45-0418

Category: Snow throwers

Type: Owner's manual

OWNERS MANUAL

IVlodel No.

45-0418

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation and

Instructions Carefully

AVERTISSEMENT •

Lire et suivre attentivement

les instructions et

consignes de securit6

ATV SNOW THROWER

o Safety

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Parts

Securite

Assemblage

Utilisation

Entretien

Pieces

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 40367 (REV. 2/12/08)

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryif operatedimproperlyorif theuserdoesnotunderstandhowto operatethe

equipment.Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipment.

• Readthisowner'smanualcarefullyandknowhowto

operateyoursnowthrowerandhowto stopthe unit

anddisengagethecontrolsquickly'.

Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.

Neverallowadultsto operatetheequipmentwithout

properinstruction.

Keepthe area of operationclear of all persons,

especiallysmallchildren,andpets.

Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis

tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,

wiresandotherforeignobjects.

Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore

startingengine.

Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequate

winteroutergarments.

Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeetand

improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.

NeveroperatetheATVsnowthrowerwithoutattaching

theclipofthetetheredsafetyswitchtoyourclothing.A

riderlessATVwitharunningsnowthrowercouldcause

seriousinjurytoafallenoperatorortoothers.

Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donotremove

thefuelcaporfill thefueltankwhiletheengineis

runningorhot.Donotfillthefueltankindoors.Gasoline

isanextremelyflammablefuel.

Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedtoclear

thetypeofsurfaceitwillbeusedon.

Nevermakeany adjustmentswhilethe engineis

running.

Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye shieldduring

operationorwhileperformingadjustmentorrepair.

Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Keep

clearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing

gravelsurfaces.

Donotcarrypassengers.

Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthesnowthrower

andATV,setthebrakeontheATV,removethewire

fromthesparkplugon thesnowthrowerandthen

thoroughlyinspectthe snowthrowerfor damage.

Repairanydamagebeforerestartingandoperating

thesnowthrower.

If the snowthrowerstarts to vibrateabnormally',

stopthesnowthrowerandATVimmediately,setthe

brakeontheATV,removethesparkplugonthesnow

throwerandcheckforthecause.Vibrationisgenerally

awarningoftrouble.

Stopthesnowthrowerengineandremovethespark

plugwirewheneveryouleavetheoperatingposition,

beforeuncloggingthesnowthroweror makingany

adjustmentsorinspections.

Takeall possibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunit

unattended.Disengagethe clutchlever,lowerthe

snowthrower,settheparkingbrake,turnofftheATV

andsnowthrowerenginesandremovethekeys.

Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertain

allmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark

plugwireandkeepit awayfromtheplugtoprevent

accidentalstarting.

Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransporting

thesnowthrowerinoroutofthebuilding.Openthe

outsidedoors.Exhaustfumesaredangerous.

Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exercise

extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

Donotattempttoclearsteepslopes.Refertotheslope

guideonpage34ofthismanual.

Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,plates

orothersafetyprotectiondevicesinplace.

Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglassenclosures,

automobiles,windowwells,dropoffsetc.withoutproper

adjustmentofthesnowthrowerdischargeangle.

Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyone

infrontofthesnowthrower.

Neverrun the snowthrowerinto materialat high

speeds.

Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingto

clearsnowattoofastarate.

Neveroperatethemachineat hightransportspeed

onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen

backingup.

Watchfor trafficand stay alertwhencrossingor

operatingnearroadways.

Disengagepower to the snow thrower when

transportingorwhennotinuse.

Referto ATVownersmanualbeforeusingother

attachmentsoraccessories.

Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.

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REF

QTY

DESCRiPTiON

Snow thrower Housing

Housing Anchor Strap

Handlebar Switch

Stabilizer Bracket

Actuator

Outer Mount Strut

Inner Mount Strut

Guide Bracket

Support Bracket

Collar

Mounting Tube

Wheel Assembly

Guide Plate

Spacer, 3" Long

Push Channel

REF

QTY

DESCRiPTiON

6-5/8" Clamp Bracket

6-5/8" Strut Mount

5-1/2" Clamp Bracket

5-1/2" Strut Mount

4" Clamp Bracket

4" Strut Mount

Rear Frame Tube (Bent)

Rear Frame Tube (Straight)

Control Assembly

Polaris Clamp Bracket

Polaris Strut Mount (LH)

Polaris Strut Mount (RH)

Wiring Harness

Discharge Chute

1 I

r-T S

J 12

J /

I I

____--1/

,-------'-3

-------1

----------1

-------1

PARTS NOT SHOWN

FULL SiZE

29 3O

REF QTY . DESCRiPTiON = REF QTY . DESCRiPTiON

1 3

2 1

3 4

4 4

5 25

6 2

7 4

8 4

9 2

10 10

11 12

12 1

13 6

14 6

15 18

16 4

Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 3-1/2"

Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 2"

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"

Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2"

Washer, 1/2" x 1-1/2"

Hex Bolt, 5/16"x 3"

Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2"

Hair Pin

Bowed Washer, 1" x .32"

Washer, 5/16"

Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 2-1/4"

Hex Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1-1/2"

Hex Flange Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

iFlanged Lock Nut, 1/4-20

iNylock Nut, 5/16-18

iNylock Nut, 3/8-16

17 19

18 2

19 2

20 2

21 2

22 2

23 4

24 2

25 1

26 1

27 4

28 1

29 2

30 3

31 8

32 2

Nylock Nut, 1/2-13

Lock Nut, 1/2-13

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"

Spacer, .5" x .75"x .5"

Spacer, .81"x 1.25" x 1.5"

Nylock Nut, 3/4-10

Spacer .75"x 1.25"x .5"

Hex Bolt, 3/4-10 x 7-1/2"

Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 4-1/2"

Chute Keeper

Nylon Tie

Replacement Shear Bolt

TOOLS NEEDED

(1) 5/16" Wrench

(1) 3/8" Wrench

(!) 7/16" Wrench

(2) 1/2" Wrenches

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

(2) 3/4" Wrenches

(1) 1-1/6" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

(1) 1-1/8" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

(1) 3/16" Allen Wrench

(1) Phillips Screwdriver

(1) Scissors or Knife

(1) Grease Gun w/general purpose grease

(1) 15" Concrete Block

WIRING ASSEMBLY

Assemble (2) handlebar brackets and (1) handlebar

strap onto the handlebars using (2) long, small screws

and (2) small nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

LONG, HANDLEBAR

SMALL NYLOCK SMALL STRAP

NUT SCREW

HANDLEBAR

BRACKET

. Assemble the switch bracket to the handlebar switch

using (2) small whizlock nuts. Tighten.

_7 SMALL

_ _ WHIZLOCK

___tl_ SWITCH

,,,,.,_ BRACKET

FIGURE 2

3. Assemble the switch bracket to the handlebar strap

using (1) short, small screw and (1) small nylock nut.

See figure 3. Do not tighten yet.

4. Rotate handlebar switch until it is at desired angle and

then tighten the screws and nuts assembled in steps

1 and 3.

SMALL NYLOCK

NUT

_ SHORT,

SMALL

SCREW

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3

5. Secure the relay pack near the battery of the ATV or

other location on the ATV out of harms way.

6. Thread the 3 wire lead from the relay pack forward

through the ATV frame on the same side as the handle

bar switch. Avoid threading wire close to moving parts,

hot parts or pinch points. Use 1 or 2 nylon ties to hold

wire in place.

7. Connect the three leads from the handlebar switch into

the three leads from the relay pack matching up the

red, green and black wires. See Figure 4.

8. Thread the bullet connector from the relay pack forward

through the frame and out through the front of the ATV.

Avoid threading wire close to moving parts, hot parts

or pinch points. Use 1 or 2 nylon ties to hold wire in

place.

9. Plug the bullet connector from the relay' pack into the

bullet connector on the actuator.

10. Attach the red wire from the fuse to the positive terminal

on the ATV battery. Attach the negative lead (black

wire) from the relay pack to the negative terminal on

the ATV battery.

11. Use the handlebar switch to fully extend the actuator,

then disconnect the actuator.

ACTUATOR

BULLET

CONNECTOR

BATTERY

-- +

12. Attach the tethered safety switch to the handlebar using

(4) pre-assembled screws and (4) pre-assembled nuts.

See figure 5.

13. Thread the wiring through the ATV and out the front of

the ATV. Avoid threading wire close to moving parts,

hot parts or pinch points. Nylon ties can be used to

hold wire in place.

PRE-ASSEMBLED '_

FIGURE 5

3=WIRE

LEAD

RED

RELAY PACK

FUSE

FIGURE 4

SNOW THROWER ASSEMBLY

Remove any CV boot guard or stick guard from the

front lower A arms of the ATV. Select the correct strut

mount assembly shown in figure 6 for your ATV. If your

ATV is not listed in figure 6, start with the 5-1/2" strut

mount assembly. If you use the 4", 5-1/2" or 6-5/8" strut

mount assemblies, attach with the strut mount on the

bottom of the A arm and the bolts on the outside of the

A arm. Do not tighten bolts at this time.

__A 4" Strut Mount

_3/8" x2"

6-5/8" Strut

Strut \ Mount

Mount 3/8" × 2"

' -1/2"--4

6-5/8" Strut _I Bombardier

Mount \ Out(ander Strut

3/8" × 2" Mount

3/8" × 2"

FIGURE 6

3. Slide a collar over the end of the outer mount strut.

4. Slide the outer mount strut through the brackets

assembled in step 2.

5. Slide a second collar over the end of the outer mount

strut.

6. Apply a light coat of grease to the inner mount strut

and then insert it into the outer mount strut.

7. Tighten the bolts assembled in step 2.

OUNT STRUT

COLLAR

INNER

MOUNT

STRUT

COLLAR

FIGURE 8

8. Fasten the ends of the inner and outer mount struts

to the strut mount assemblies that you attached to the

ATV's A-arms. Use two (2) 1/2" x 3" clevis pins and two

(2) hairpin cotters.

9. Tighten the bolts and nuts assembled in step 1 that

fasten the strut mount assemblies to the A-arms.

10. Center the stabilizer brackets under the ATV. Slide the

collars up against the stabilizer brackets and tighten

the set screws in the collars. The stabilizer brackets

must rotate freely after the collars are tightened.

NOTE: The ATV is not shown below for clarity.

Assemble the stabilizer brackets together using (2)

1/2" x 4-1/2" hex bolts, (2) 3" long spacers and 1/2"

nylock nuts as shown in figure 7. Do not tighten yet.

/ 112"x 4-112"

HEX BOLT

3" LONG

SPACER

STABILIZER

BRACKET

I_"NYLOCK NUT

HAIRPIN

COTTER

"------ 112" x 3-112"

CLEVIS PIN

1/2" x 3"

CLEVIS PIN

HAIRPIN COTTER _

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 7

11.Placea 15" concreteblockunderneaththe snow

thrower,beneaththeengine.Seefigure10.

13.Attachthefrontholesofthehousinganchorstrapsto

theweldboltsonthehousingusing(2)1/2"locknuts.

Do not tighten yet.

CAUTION: Use caution while working

on snow thrower when it is propped up on

concrete block.

FIGURE 10

12. Attach the housing anchor straps to the outside of the

mounting tubes using (4) 1/2" x 2-1/4" hex bolts, (8)

1/2" washers and (4) 1/2" nylock nuts. Do not tighten

yet.

HOUSING _,_._ "

ANCHOR /1_/ /

MOUNT, SA NUT

_J_J 1/2" X 2-114"

,_,_ HEX BOLT

FIGURE 11

112" LOCK NUT

FIGURE 12

14. Secure the mounting tubes to the side support straps

using (2) 1/2" x 2-1/4" hex bolts, (4) 1/2" washers (inside

and outside) and (2) 1/2" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

NOTE: Concrete block not shown for clarity.

112"X 2-114"

HEX BOLT

I_"WASHER

1/2" NYLOCK NUT

FIGURE 13

15. Place the push channel over the ends of the mounting

tubes. Line up the holes as shown in the figure below

and secure the push channel using (2) 1/2" x 3-1/2"

hex bolts, (4) 1/2" washers (one on each side) and (2)

1/2" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

PUSH

CHANNEL

I/2"NYLOCK

NUT

I_"WASHER

112"x 3-112"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 14

16.Attachthebentrearframetubetothepushchannel

using(2)1/2"x 3-1/2"hexbolts,(4)1/2"washersand

(2)1/2"nylocknuts.Donottightenyet.

17. Remove the concrete block from under the engine

and place it underneath the the end of the rear frame

tube.

1/2" WASHER -.y

"- 1/2" x 3-1/2"

" -. HEX BOLT

REAR FRAMETUBE

FIGURE 15

18. Attach the support bracket to the mounting tubes using

(4) 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolts, (8) 5/16" washers and (4)

5/16" nylock nuts. Tighten.

5/16" NYLOCK NUT

5/16" WASHER /

I_'_ la

5/16" x 1-314"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 16

19. Place the wheel assembly behind the engine mounting

base.

20. Fasten the bottom of the anchor brackets (part of

wheel assembly) to the outside of the mounting tubes

using (4) 1/2" x 2-1/4" hex bolts, (4) 1/2" washers (on

inside of mounting tube) and (4) 1/2" nylock nuts. Do

not tighten yet.

21. Fasten the tops of the anchor brackets to the engine

mounting base using (4) 5/16"x 1" hex bolts and (4)

5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

22. Tighten all nuts and bolts assembled in steps 12-

14 and 18=21. Do not tighten the nuts and bolts

assembled in steps 15-16 at this time.

NOTE: Complete wheel assembly not shown for clarity.

5/16" x 1"

HEX BOLT

NUT

112" NYLOCK

NUT

1/2" WASHER

112" x 2-114"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 17

NOTE: Before proceeding with next assembly step, make

sure the actuator is fully extended. Refer to step 11 on

page 6 in the Wiring Assembly Section.

23. Fasten top of actuator to wheel assembly using (1)

1/2" x 3" clevis pin, (2) .5" x .75" x .5" spacers and (1)

hairpin.

24. Fasten bottom of actuator to actuator bracket using (1)

1/2" x 2" clevis pin and (1) hair pin.

.5" x .75" x .5"

1/2" x 3" SPACERS (2) 1/2" x 2"

CLEVIS PIN CLEVIS PIN

HAIRPINS (2)

FIGURE 18

25.Assembletheguidebracketandguideplateto the

mountingtubesusing(2)5/16"x3"hexboltsand5/16"

nylocknuts.Donottightenyet.

26.Removetheconcreteblockfromundertherearframe

tube.

5/16" NYLOCK

_ GUIDE PLATE

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 19

27. Lightly coat the top of the ring around the discharge

opening with general purpose grease.

FIGURE 20

28. Place the discharge chute (facing forward) onto the

ring. Attach (3) chute keepers (right side up as shown)

to the bottom of the flange using (6) 1/4" x 1" hex flange

bolts and (6) 1/4" flanged lock nuts. Tighten carefully

so that the nuts are snug but do not dig into plastic

chute keepers. Grasp the bottom flange and make

sure the chute turns freely.

1/4" x 1" HEX

FLANGE BOLT

FLANGED

FIGURE 21

29. Attach the control assembly's support strap to the

engine mounting base using (1) 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolt,

1/2" washer (on inside of mounting base) and 1/2"

nylock nut. Do not tighten yet.

112" WASHER &

112" NYLOCK NUT

112" x 1-112" HEX BOLT

FIGURE 22

30.Attachthe controlassembly'ssupporttubeto the

weldedbracketbelowthedischargechuteusing(2)

5/16"x 1-1/4"carriageboltsand(2)5/16"nylocknuts.

Do not tighten yet.

31. Tighten bolts assembled in steps 29 and 30.

5/16" NYLOCK NUTS

5/16" x 1-114"

CARRIAGE BOLTS

FIGURE 23

SECURE CABLES HERE

TIE

CHUTETILT/<

CONTROL I

BOWED_t _5/16"NYLOCN

NUT

WASHER

FIGURE 25

38. Insert the wire harness into the large hole at the front

of the control box.

39. Connect the wire harness to the switch.

40. Using nylon ties, secure the wire harness and clutch

cable to the handle assembly to keep them from

interfering with moving parts.

32. Cut the nylon tie that holds the two chute crank brackets

together.

33. Attach the chute crank brackets to the discharge

housing using (2) 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16"

washers and 5/16" nylock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

34. Adjust position of chute crank brackets so that spiral

does not rub bottom of discharge chute notches.

35. Tighten bolts and nuts assembled in step 33.

NOTE: Spiral not shown for clarity.

5/16" x 1"

CARRIAGE

FIGURE 24

36. Attach the chute tilt control to the control assembly

using (2) 5/16" x 1-3/4" carriage bolts, (2) bowed

washers and (2) 5/16" nylock nuts.

37. Using a nylon tie, secure the cables from the chute tilt

control to the support tube as shown in figure 25.

Note: Do not secure the chute tilt control cables in locations

other than the one shown.

FIGURE 26

41. Roll the ATV up behind the snow thrower, keeping the

push channel centered between the stabilizer brackets.

Make sure the guide bracket will slide in between

the stabilizer brackets as shown in figure 27. Keep a

minimum clearance of 3"-4" between the front of the

ATV and the snow thrower.

NOTE: ATV not shown below for clarity.

STABILIZER BRACKETS

,r_o GUIDE BRACKET

/ ,/

/ /

FIGURE 27

42.Slidetherearframetubeinoroutofthepushchannel

toalignitwiththeATVhitch.Makesuretheminimum

3"-4"clearancebetweentheATVandthesnowthrower

ismaintained.

43.Iftherearframetubedoesnotslideinoroutenough

toalignwiththeATVhitch,movetheboltsthatfasten

therearframetubetothepushchanneltoadifferent

setofholes.(Refertofigure15).Ifalignmentisstillnot

possible,movetheboltsthatfastenthepushchannel

tothemountingtubestoadifferentsetofholes.(Refer

tofigure14).

44.AttachtherearframetubetotheATVhitchusinga3/4"

x7-1/2"hexbolt,four(4)shortspacers,alongspacer

anda 3/4"nylocknut.Placespacersaboveorbelow

thehitchasneededto maintainatleast1"clearance

withthebottomoftheATVandadequateclearance

withtheground.Tighten.

NOTE:Replacethebentrearframetubewiththestraight

rearframetubeifthebentrearframetubedoesnotprovide

adequategroundclearanceandthereisextraclearance

withthebottomoftheATV.

45.Tightenthenutsandboltsthatfastenthepushchannel

tothemountingtubes,andtherearframetube.Refer

tofigures14and15.Makesurethemountingtubes

staycenteredwiththeATVwhiletightening.

46.Slidetheguidebracketalongthemountingtubesuntil

thefrontedgeisa1/4"infrontofthefrontedgeofthe

stabilizerbracketsasshowninfigure29.Tighten.

O_ 0 (_ 0 0

FIGURE 29

_" REAR FRAMETUBE

_ /4" x 7-1/2"

HEX BOLT

FIGURE 28

47. Use a grease gun to apply general purpose grease

to the grease fittings in the wheel hubs and wheel

spindles. Apply until grease is forced out the ends of

the hubs and spindles.

48. Connect the wiring from the tethered safety switch to

the bullet connector on the wire harness for the switch

on the control box.

49. Reconnect the actuator to the handle bar switch that

was unplugged in step 11 on page 6.

CHECKLIST

Before you operate your snow thrower, please review

the following checklist to help ensure that you will

obtain the best performance from your snow thrower.

1. All assembly instructions have been completed with all

bolts and nuts properly tightened.

2. Check the discharge chute for proper rotation.

3. Check operation of tilt control for upper chute.

4. Verify that the wiring is correct for the actuator and that

the actuator will raise and lower the snow thrower.

5. Check skid shoe adjustment. (Refer to the Service and

Adjustments section.

6. Check that the tethered safety switch will shut off the

engine.

7. Check that the wheel hubs and wheel spindles are full

of grease.

KNOWYOURSNOWTHROWER

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower.

Compare the illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations.

UPPER CHUTE

LOWER CHUT_'_

CHUTE TiLT

HANDLE

ON/OFF

SWITCH

LEVER

CRANK

ROD

_ HANDLE BAR

SWITCH

SPIRAL AUGERS

R.H. & L.H.

SKiD SHOE

TETHERED SAFETY

SWITCH

SCRAPER PLATE

CHUTE TiLT HANDLE -- Pivots the Upper Chute up or

down to control the angle and distance of discharge.

CRANK ROD -- Rotates the Lower and Upper Chutes to

control the direction of discharge.

UPPER AND LOWER DISCHARGE CHUTE -- Controls

direction and height of snow discharge.

SCRAPER PLATE -- Replaceable plate that absorbs

wear and impact from contact with ground.

SKiD SHOE -- Controls amount of clearance between the

scraper plate and the ground.

SPIRAL AUGER, R.H. & L.H. -- Feeds snow to the

impeller fan at the center of the housing.

ON/OFF SWITCH -- Allows snow thrower engine to be

turned off when sitting on ATV.

HANDLE BAR SWITCH -- Raises and lowers the snow

thrower.

TETHERED SAFETY SWITCH -- Turns snow thrower off

when pulled out.

CLUTCH LEVER -- Engages and disengages the spiral

augers.

HOWTO USEYOUR SNOWTHROWER

CAUTION: Never direct discharge

towards bystanders or windows. Do not

allow anyone in front of unit.

BEFORE STARTING

• Use the end of assembly checklist to verify that all

instructions have been properly completed.

Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to maintain

adequate ground clearance between the snow thrower

and the type of surface to be cleared. (Refer to the

Service and Adjustments section.)

Make sure the ATV engine has the correct oil for winter

operation. Refer to ATV owner's manual.

HOW TO START YOUR SNOW THROWER

Set clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

= Attach the pull out plug to the tethered safety switch. The

snow thrower will not run if the plug is not attached.

= Set on/off switch on control mount to "ON"

• Follow instructions in your Engine Operator's Manual

to start the snow thrower engine, then continue below.

= Board your ATV and move clutch lever on control

mount to "ENGAGED" position

HOW TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

Set clutch lever on control mount to "DISENGAGED"

Set on/off switch on control mount to "OFF"

Follow instructions in your Engine Operator's Manual

to finish Stop Engine procedures.

CONTROLLINGSNOWDISCHARGE

• Tocontrolthedirectionsnowisthrown,thedischarge

chutehas180degreesofrotation.Turnthecrankrod

clockwisetorotatethechutetotheright.Turnthecrank

rodcounterclockwisetorotatethechutetotheleft.

• Tocontrolthe distancesnowis thrown,the upper

sectionof thedischargechutepivotsupanddown.

Pushforwardonthechutetilthandletopivotthechute

down,decreasingthedistancesnowisthrown.Pull

backonthehandleto pivotthechuteup,increasing

thedistancesnowisthrown.

RAISINGANDLOWERING

Toraise,usethehandlebarswitchto shortenthe

actuator.

Tolower,usethehandlebarswitchto lengthenthe

actuator.

REMOVINGSNOW

Snowremovalconditionsvarygreatlyfromlightfluffy

snowfalltowetheavysnow.Operatinginstructionsmust

beflexibletofittheconditionsencountered. The operator

must adapt the ATV and snow thrower to depth of snow,

wind direction, temperature and surface conditions.

Before beginning operation, thoroughly inspect the

area of operation and remove all door mats, sleds,

boards, wires and other foreign objects.

CAUTION: Never operate the ATV snow

thrower without attaching the clip of the

tethered safety switch to your clothing.

A riderless ATV with a running snow

thrower could cause serious injury to a

fallen operator or to others.

It is advisable to operate the ATV at a slow ground

speed for safe and efficient snow removal.

In deep, drifted or banked snow it will be necessary to

use slow ground speed. Drive forward into the snow

and allow the spiral auger to clear the snow. Repeat

this method until a path is cleared. On the second

pass, overlap the first enough to allow the snow

thrower to handle the snow without repeated stopping

and starting of forward motion.

In extremely deep snow, raise the snow thrower from

the ground to remove the top layer and drive forward

only until the ATVs front tires reach the uncleared

bottom layer of snow. Depress the ATV's clutch-brake

pedal and allow the spiral auger to clear the snow.

Reverse the ATV and lower the snow thrower to the

ground. Drive the ATV forward until the snow again

becomes too deep. Repeating this process into and

out of drifts will eventually clear even the deepest of

snow piles.

If the snow thrower becomes clogged with snow or

jammed with a foreign object, disengage the snow

thrower immediately and shut off the ATV and snow

thrower engines. Set the parking break on the ATV and

unclog the snow thrower with a wooden stick before

resuming operation.

DANGER: Shut off engine and disengage

snow thrower before unclogging discharge

chute. Unclog using a wooden stick, not

your hands.

OPERATING TIPS

Discharge snow down wind whenever possible.

To help prevent snow from sticking to the snow thrower,

allow the snow thrower to reach outdoor temperature

before using it. A light coat of wax may also be applied

to the inside surface of the snow thrower housing and

discharge chute.

Use tire chains to improve traction if recommended by

your ATV owners manual.

Before the first snowfall, remove all stones, sticks and

other objects which could become hidden by the snow.

Permanent obstacles should be marked for visibility.

Overlap each pass slightly to assure complete snow

removal.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLITiES

• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you

complete regular service.

Check for loose fasteners

Check scraper and shoes for wear

Cleaning

Lubrication Section

Check engine oil level

x x

Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.

Service Dates

LUBRICATION

Oil all pivot points on the snow thrower.

Oil pivot points of two idler arms on the clutch/idler

assembly.

Apply penetrating oil to the control cables of the

discharge chute.

Fill grease zerks on front wheels and spindles with

grease.

CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR

The scraper plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the

snow thrower are subject to wear. To prevent damage

to the spiral auger housing, replace plate and shoes

before wear is excessive.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as

instructed in the separate engine manual.

Perform spark plug or other maintenance as instructed

in the separate engine manual.

CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting

the snow thrower, shut off snow thrower and

ATV engines, remove the spark plug wire(s),

set the parking brake and remove the key

from the ignition.

SPIRAL AUGERS

The spiral augers are secured to the auger shaft with

two shear bolts and nylock nuts. If you hit a foreign

object or if ice jams the augers, the snow thrower is

designed so that the bolts will shear.

If the augers will not turn, check to see if the shear

bolts have sheared. See figure 30. Two replacement

shear bolts and nylock nuts have been provided with

the snow thrower. For future use order part number

710-0890A shear bolt and number 47810 nylock nut.

SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT

The skid shoes are mounted on each side of the spiral

auger housing. They regulate the distance the scraper

plate is raised above the plowing surface. When

removing snow from a gravel driveway or and uneven

surface, it is advisable to keep the scraper plate as

high above the surface as possible to prevent possible

damage to the spiral auger. On blacktop or concrete

surface, keep the scraper plate as close to the surface

as possible.

Raise snow thrower off the ground and place a block

under each end of the scraper plate. Loosen the six hex

nuts securing the skid shoes to the housing. Adjust the

skid shoes up or down and retighten the nuts securely.

Adjust both skid shoes to the same height to keep the

housing and the scraper plate level. See figure 31.

GEAR HOUSING

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SHEAR BO_ AND SCRAPER

NYLOCK NUT PLATE SKiD

SHOE

FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31

REMOVINGTHEBELT(Figures 32-35)

• Remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire

from the snow thrower.

• Remove the engine pulley cover, the drive cover and

the skid plate from the snow thrower.

= Disengage the snow thrower clutch.

= Remove the belt from the top pulley.

= Engage the clutch.

= Remove the belt from the bottom pulley.

• Disengage the clutch.

= Lift up on the brake assembly and slip the belt between

the brake assembly and bottom pulley to remove the

belt from the snow thrower.

iNSTALLiNG THE BELT

Lift up on the brake assembly and slip the belt between

the bottom pulley and the brake assembly.

Engage the clutch.

Install the belt around the bottom pulley.

Disengage the clutch.

Install the belt around the top pulley.

Make sure the belt runs inside all of the belt keepers.

Replace the covers.

Replace the key and reconnect the spark plug wire.

DRIVE COVER

FIGURE 33

PULLEY COVER

SKID PLATE

FIGURE 34

FIGURE 32

FIGURE 35

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any salt

deposit which may have dried on the thrower and

housing.

Any bare metal that has become exposed should be

painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust.

Lubricate all pivot and wear areas.

Store in a dry area protected from weather.

PARTS TO REMOVE AT END OF SEASON

Remove the A-arm brackets from the suspension

of the ATV, especially before using your ATV for off-

roading, trail riding or other activities hard on the

suspension. See the owners manual of your ATV for

more information.

REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Lower the snow thrower to the ground.

Unplug the actuator.

Unplug the tethered safety switch from the wire harness

of the control box switch.

Remove the clevis pins from the strut mount assemblies

attached to the bottom of the ATV's front A arms and

remove the stabilizer assembly from the ATV. (Refer to

figure 9 on page 7.)

Remove the 3/4" x 7-1/2" hex bolt from the rear hitch of

the ATV to complete removal of the snow thrower.

PROBLEM

Spiral augers don't turn

Clogged discharge chute

Snow thrower stalls

Front wheels slide instead of steering

Snow thrower rides up over snow

CAUSE

1. Drive belt too loose

2. Drive belt broken

3. Shear bolts are sheared.

1. ATV ground speed too fast

2. ATV throttle set too low

3. Snow too deep

4. Snow melts during contact with snow

thrower

1. Object jammed in spiral auger

2. Hard or heavy snow 2.

1. Not enough traction at front wheels 1.

2. Snow thrower wheels do not have 2.

enough lubrication

1. ATV ground speed too fast 1.

2. Bottom snow is icy or hard packed 2.

CORRECTION

1. Increase tension on drive belt

2. Replace drive belt

3. Replace shear bolts

1. Decrease ground speed

2. Increase to full throttle

3. Raise snow thrower

4.Allow snow thrower to cool to outdoor

temperatur_ before us!ng

1. Stop ATV and snow thrower engine,

disengage the snow thrower clutch

and clear the auger

Decrease ground speed

Increase scraper plate clearance by

lowering the skid shoes

Fill front grease zerks with grease

until a small amount comes out the

bottom

Decrease ground speed

Lower the skid shoes so that front of

skid shoe is lower than the rear

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N,,=

N,-

Q.2

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SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR ATV AND SNOW THROWER ON

A SLOPE iN EXCESS OF 10 DEGREES. BE SURE OF YOUR ATV'S

TOWING AND BRAKING CAPABiLiTiES BEFORE OPERATING ON A

SLOPE. AVOID ANY SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS WHILE ON A

SLOPE.

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0418 ATV SNOW THROWER

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REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 45-0418 ATV SNOW THROWER

REF QTY PART NO.

1 1 65683

2 1 71464

3 1 63768

4 1 65685

5 1 65684

6 1

7 1 65695

8 1 LH358SA-159655A

9 1 65697

10 1 66093

11 1 25942

12 1 HA20185

13 2 715-0114

14 27 43081

15 4 43084

16 28 47810

17 3 43182

18 2 784-5618

19 2 47615

20 6 47630

21 6 43086

22 1 25940

23 2 24279

24 4 43080

25 10 44326

26 1 25937

27 1 741-0309

28 4 741-0493A

29 4 736-0188

30 2 710-0890A

31 1 731-1379A

32 1 705-5226

33 4 44950

34 1 40504

35 5 48015

36 5 43088

DESCRIPTION

50" Snow thrower Housing

Drive Assembly

Impeller

Spiral Blades (LH)

Spiral Blades (RH)

Drive Control Assembly

(See back page)

Skid Plate

Engine

Belt Guide Assembly

Actuator Bracket

Drive Output Shaft

#61 Woodruff Key

Spiral Roll Pin, 1/4 x 1-1/2"

Washer, 5/16" Standard

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4"

Nylock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"

Bearing Housing

Flange Bearing

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" (Self)

Lock Washer, 5/16"

Scraper Plate

Skid Shoe

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4"

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"

Gearbox Center Brace

Ball Bearing

Split Bearing, 3/4"

Washer, .76 x 1.49 x .06

Shear Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

Chute Adapter

Reinforcement Chute

Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"

Elevator Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

Nylon Washer

Washer, 1/4" Standard

REF QTY PART NO.

37 6 47189

38 1 731-1300C

39 1 731-0921

40 5 750-0437

41 3 731-0851A

42 6 49395

43 6 47598

44 1 784-5594

45 1 731-1313C

46 1 710-0896

47 1 43085

48 1 25947

49 6 43064

50 1 05931

51 6 49681

52 8 43003

53 6 43070

54 1 40230

55 1 40236

56 2 44377

57 2 736-0247

58 3 710-0627

59 1 40585

60 1 25960

61 1 25961

62 5 48840

63 4 43001

64 4 HA21362

65 1 HA23505

66 1 43055

67 1 49777

68 1 40649

69 2 43840

70 1 66282

71 1 40235

72 1 43012

DESCRIPTION

Nylock Nut, 1/4-20

Lower Chute

Upper Chute

Pivot Bushing

Chute Keeper

Flange Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1"

Washer Faced Nut, 1/4-20

Cable Bracket

Cable Guide

Washer Screw, 1/4-14 x .625

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

Engine Mounting Base

Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Bearing, Housing

Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"

Lock Washer, 3/8"

Washer, 3/8" Standard

Splined Pulley

Engine Pulley

Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1"

Washer, .41 x 1.25 x .156

Hex Bolt, 5/16-24 x 3/4"

V-Belt

Engine Pulley Cover

Drive Cover

Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1"

Nylock Nut, 3/8-16

Clevis Pin, 1/2 x 2"

Hair Pin, 3/32 x 1.8"

Clutch Cable

Handle Bar Switch

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"

Wiring Harness

Module Assembly

Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4"

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Model: 45-0418

Category: Snow throwers

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